Enlighten in Vancouver

Why Choose Skin Matters for Enlighten?

Skin Matters has one of Vancouver's most experienced teams and has been performing Enlighten treatments for over a decade. The Skin Matters team can evaluate and understand your skin and desired results to provide you with the most effective Enlighten laser experience.

How Is an Enlighten Laser Treatment Performed?

Before your Enlighten Laser Treatment, a numbing cream will be applied to the treatment area. Then, the laser handpiece will pass over the area(s) of concern until the entire treatment area has absorbed the laser light.

Pain will be minimal, as the sensation of the laser is similar to a slight pinch. Polysporin or a similar ointment will be applied to the treatment area when you are done to promote healing.

Combining Enlighten with Other Treatments

Once you have targeting pigmentation concerns on your skin, you should rejuvenate it once again with an anti-aging treatment like Morpheus8 or dermal fillers.

Morpheus8 is a skin treatment that promotes collagen production in the deeper layers of the skin by applying radiofrequency energy to areas of your face and body that are more prone to signs of aging. Rebuild lost collagen in your face and certain areas of the body with Morpheus8, boasting minimal invasiveness and no downtime.

If you have smaller areas of concern you would like to target; dermal fillers can restore lost volume in areas of the face with fine lines, sunken skin, thin lips, or sagging tissue via a small, non-surgical needle. These treatment options paired with Enlighten Laser will provide youthful, rejuvenated skin and newfound confidence!

Treatment Benefits of Enlighten

Some benefits of receiving an Enlighten Laser Treatment include:

• Removal of stubborn age spots, hyperpigmentation, spider veins, tattoos, acne scars, and freckles

• Quick procedure with little to no pain involved

• Recovery takes less than a week

• Decreased risk of scarring due to the speed at which the laser energy is administered

• Issues can be eliminated in as little as one treatment

• Completely non-invasive, meaning no scalpels, incisions, or anesthesia is required

• Safe and effective on all skin types and tones

Treatment Risks of Enlighten

Some risks of receiving an Enlighten Laser Treatment include:

• Mild risk of scarring

• Mild pain felt during the procedure.

• Flaking skin during recovery to shed unwanted pigmentation from your skin naturally

• Redness 

Are You a Candidate for Enlighten?

You are a candidate for an Enlighten Laser Treatment if:

• You feel self-conscious about your skin due to hyperpigmentation issues

• You want a fast, effective treatment with minimal downtime and no surgery to address these issues

• You want to get rid of unwanted pigment while brightening your skin and evening out your skin tone 

• You have realistic expectations of the results you will achieve

How to Prepare for an Enlighten Treatment

To prepare for an Enlighten Treatment, you should:

• Disclose any medication you use with the Skin Matters team.

• Obtain aftercare instructions during your Skin Matters consultation so you are prepared for a speedy, successful recovery.

• Avoid exfoliating any areas of the skin 1 week before your appointment.

• Refrain from using retinols or chemical exfoliants for a few days before your treatment to let your skin detox and be completely clean going into your session.

• Stay out of the sun as much as possible before your treatment, and always wear sunscreen.

• Stay hydrated, especially on the day of your Enlighten treatment.

Aftercare for an Enlighten Treatment

When you arrive home, you will follow the home care regimen to work against the skin discoloration provided by the Skin Matters team. Your follow-up treatment plan and aftercare instructions will be discussed in-depth during your Skin Matters consultation and after your procedure, as everyone’s recovery time and needs are different.

Enlighten Recovery Timeline

• 1-2 days after your treatment, your skin will begin to flake and peel, lasting 5-10 days. You will have to apply a depigmentation cream twice a day for 4 weeks, which will be prescribed by the Skin Matters team.

• For one month after your treatment, avoid direct sun exposure for prolonged periods so you do not irritate your skin or cause scarring.

• You will want to revisit the Skin Matters clinic after week 4 if you need to retouch dark spots, and your skin maintenance regimen will continue for 4-6 months before your next Enlighten session - if you require one.